Esma Irem PATAN
Chicago
Summary
Ambitious legal professional with a distinguished academic background, ranking in the top 0.2% among over 2 million candidates in Turkey’s university placement exam. Currently pursuing a Master’s in International Intellectual Property Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law, showcasing strong analytical and organizational skills. Proven time management capabilities support effective contributions to diverse legal environments, driving organizational growth and excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Akil Law and Consultancy
Samsun
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
- Filed appeals when necessary after a judgment is rendered in a case.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions, effectively advocating on their behalf to achieve favorable outcomes.
Legal Intern
Akil Law and Consultancy
Samsun
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Participated in client meetings with attorney supervision.
- Compiled case files and maintained an organized database of legal materials.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Online Student Internship
Turkish Competition Authority
Ankara
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
Student Intern
Bilginer Law and Consultancy
Ankara
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Attended weekly team meetings and provided feedback on projects.
- Provided administrative support, such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and taking notes during meetings.
Education
M.D. - International Intellectual Property Law: Law
Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law
Chicago, United States05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Ankara University Faculty of Law
Ankara , Turkey06.2021
Skills
- Copyright Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Trademark infringement
- Trademark registration
- Patent processes
- US Contract Law
- Family law
- Immigration law
- Case analysis
- Court preparation
- Court procedures
- Case file management
- Document review
- Drafting Memo
- Ethics and professionalism
- Contract negotiation
- Legal drafting
- Legal analysis
- Supervision and leadership
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- MS Word
- MS Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- MS Excell
- Python
- Westlaw expertise
- Legal writing
Networks And Memberships
- Union Of Turkish Bar Associations Youth Unit, 08/17/19, 08/28/23
- Association For Supporting Modern Life, 01/19, 01/21
- Children's Lawyers Network, 09/19, Current
- Beginning Node Academy, Turkish Informatics Foundation, Organization Team Member, 03/19, Current
- Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, Volunteer Member, 03/21, Current
- Turkey Bar Association, Attorney, 10/23, Current
- The Habitat Foundation, Volunteer Member, 10/31/23, Current
Training - Certificates
- 8. Health Law Convention Participant
- Information and Communication Technologies Authority (Turkey) - IT Law Education
- Information and Communication Technologies Authority (Turkey) - KVKK and GDPR Training
- Global AI Hub / TOBB - Python
- T.R. Ministry of Commerce Virtual Trade Academy- Entrepreneurship Education
- Istanbul University Faculty of Law Criminal Law and Criminology Research and Application Center - DIGICRIMJUS Project
- Ankara Bar Association - Legal Legislation Against Violence Against Women
- Bilkent University Career in Law Club Competition Law Symposium, 11/19/20 - 11/22/20
- Artificial Intelligence and Art Workshop with Refik Anadol, 2020
- Akdeniz University Hasan Ozderin 9. Essay Writing Competition Participant, Essay writing competition about Right To Be Forgotten, 2020
Communication Skills
- Communication skills acquired through NGO membership and responsibility
- High-level social skills gained through voluntary trainee lawyer experience
- Ankara University SKS Synchronized Ice Skating Workshop
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Attorney
Akil Law and Consultancy
10.2022 - 04.2024
Legal Intern
Akil Law and Consultancy
09.2021 - 09.2022
Online Student Internship
Turkish Competition Authority
04.2021 - 05.2021
Student Intern
Bilginer Law and Consultancy
10.2019 - 03.2020
M.D. - International Intellectual Property Law: Law
Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Ankara University Faculty of Law
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